Shoe-cleaner.



l. RUSSEL.

SHOE CLEANER.

APPLICATION FILED IIIAYs. IQIz.

Patented May 8, 191.7.

I `I1 I III JOSEPH RUSSEL, OIF ST. LOUIS, MISSOUB.

SHOE-CLEANER.

Specification' of Letters Patent.

Patenten may s, iena,

Application led may 3, 1912. Serial No. 896,003.

To all whom z't may concern.'

Be it known-that I, JOSEPH RUSSEL, a citizen of the United States, residing at St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, have 1nvented certain new and useful Improvements in Shoe-Cleaners, of which the following .is a speciication, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to an improvement 30 in shoe brushes, and one of the objects of the present invention is the provision of a simple and ecient device which carrles means for applying a polishing material to the shoe and also means for brushing and polishing the shoe.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an improved device of this character provided with means for carrying a supply of polishing material and with means for controlling the discharge of said polishing material so that it may be properly distributed onto the shoe to be cleaned.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character' in which means are provided for carrying both a paste and a liquid and for independently controlling the discharge of such materials so that theymay be readily applied to the shoe to be cleaned. f

Other objects of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description hereinafter when read in connection with the accompanying drawings forminga part hereof, wherein a convenient embodiment of the invention is illustrated, and wherein like characters of reference refer to similar parts in the several views.

In'the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the 1mproved shoe cleaner;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section;

Figs. 3 and 4: are transverse sectional views.

Fig. 5 is a detail sectional view of the construction employed for holding the polishing member locked against rotation in the arms which support the-same.

Figs. 6 and 7 are detail sectional views of the valve construction.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, A designatesan enlongated paste receptacle, which, in the embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings is rectangular in cross section., The paste receptacle A is open at its inner end and the outer end thereof is provided with a downwardly turned nozzle or outlet a which is provided with a restricted discharge. Secured to the paste receptacle A and extending along the inside thereof is an` elongated tu ular liquid container B, the outer end of which is provided with a downwardly turned nozzle or outlet portion b which is adapted to lie directly alongside of the downwardly turned portion a of the paste receptacle A.

'C designates a dauber which comprises a body portion 0 from which project the usual bristles or brushes. TheI dauber C is secured in any suitable manuel` against the underside of the paste receptacle A, a suitable opening c being provided in the base c thereof through which project the downwardly turned portions a and b of the paste rece tacle A and the liquid container B. T e outer surface of the body c of the dauber C is also conveniently provided with a groove c2 therein which is adapted to receive the tubular liquid container B, thus enabling the dauber to be secured against theunderside of the paste receptacle A. In practice a quantity of paste is placed within the receptacle A and any suitable means may be employed for forcing some of the paste in said receptacle out through the nozzle portion a thereof so that it may be distributed onto the shoe by the dauber C, and while l have illustrated in the drawings, one construction which may be used to eect the discharge of the paste from the receptacle A, it will be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the particular form and construction shown. In the construction illustrated, D designates a shaft, one end of 'which is loosely mounted in a socket or bearing d provided in the outer end of the paste tube or receptacle'A and the other end of which projects beyond the open inner end of said paste receptacle and terminates in av portion da fashioned to permit rotation of the shaft D. Loosely mounted on the shaft D is a handle d 'for manipulating the cleaner. Loosely mounted upon the shaft D adjacent the inner end of the handle al and rigidly connected thereto is a cap Z2 for closv ing the innei` end of the paste receptacle A. The cap d2 is'held in any suitable manner against longitudinal movement on the shaft D but said shaft isfree to turn in said cap. Any suitable means is provided for locking the cap d2 onto the open end of the paste receptacle A. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated the.` cap Z2 and the adjacent portion of the paste receptacle A are provided one with a socket and the other with a projection, the elasticity of the metal forming the parts permitting the projection to snap into the socket as the cap is moved to position onto the open end of the paste receptacle. rI`he portion of the shaft D which lies within the paste receptacle A is threaded, and threaded upon said threaded portion of the shaft is a follower plate D which is rectangular in shape to correspond to the cross section of the paste receptacle A. From this construction it will be seen'that as the shaft I) is rotated, the follower plate D. will be used to travel in the paste receptacle A and will in consequence of such movement, force a portion of the contents of said` receptacle out through the nozzle a thereof, so that it can be readily distributed onto the shoe by means of the dauber'C.

The container B is provided with a suitable illing opening B5 and removable closure B4, and suitable means may be utilized for forcing a portion of the liquid contents of the container B out through the nozzle b thereof. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated, I have shown the container Bas provided with' a valve B from which extends a valve. rod B2 which projects outwardly beyond the inner end of the liquid holder B and terminates in an operating knob or handle b which is adapted to lie alongside of the handle d heretofore referred to. A v'spring b2 serves tonormally hold the valve B pressed rearwardly against a valve seat B3 formed in the liquid container adjacent the outer end thereof, thus preventing the passage of any of the liquid containeddn the container B through the outlet b thereof. In this position of the valve the operating knob b occupies its rearmost position. Whenever it is desired to discharge any of the liquid contents of the container B through the nozzle b thereof,

the operator merely presses on the knob or handle b. As soon as the pressure on the knob or handle b is released, the spring b2 willreturn the same to its normal closed position, said valve, as clearly shown in Fig. 4 of the drawing, being spaced from the walls of the container B.

Projecting upwardly from the end portions of the paste receptacle A are arms E E. J ournaledin the upper portions of the arms E E is a polishing member, said member comprising a body portion F, one .side of which 'is faced with a covering F of felt or other suitable material and the other side of which is provided with a plu-v rality of bristles forming a brush F2. Means is provided for shifting the member F to bring either the felt face F or the brush face F2 thereof uppermost. In the embodiment ofthe invention illustrated, the arms E E are formed of spring metal, and the ad jacent portions of said arms 'and the body F of the polishing member ,are provided with suitable projections f and recesses f2 which when in engagement, serve to hold the 'polishing member locked against rotation in the arms E E with either face thereof uppermost.

The nozzles or discharge mouths of the paste or liquid receptacles may be provided with a screen such as represented at G which will serve to prevent entrance of dust into the receptacles and also act to prevent escape of the liquid or paste and retard the discharge of the same save when subjected to .force when it is intended to feed the pohshing preparation from the implement.

The paste being inserted into the pastereceptacle of course will remain there for a considerable period of time and may perhaps become somewhat stiff or hardened, and to secure a proper breaking up of the same I provide the follower D with projecting pins H adapted to engage one end of the paste body or cartridge adapted to cooperate 1n conjunction with a rotary cutter or shavlng device I at the discharge end of the follower shaft, the latter being fixed to.

the shaft and adapted to rotate therewith to cut or break upI the paste so that it can freely discharge under the pressure of the follower through the discharge nozzle.

I believe the operation of the device will be apparent from the above description, and 'it will be obvious, that as distinguished from the ordinary method of polishing shoes, involving the objectionable use of the hands in applying paste, etc., I have provided an implement capable of performing its expected uses in a clean and satisfactory manner, the polishing preparation being entirely confined and emitted directly on the shoe, thus obviating any liability tosoil the hands of the user or to soil the implement itself.

While a convenient embodiment of the invention is illustrated in thel accompanying drawings, it will be understood that many changes may be made in the form and construction shown without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as dcned in the appended claims.

I claim a polish distributing member, a paste receptacle and a liquid polish container provided with outlets terminating adjacent said polish distributing member, and independent means for controlling the discharge of material from said containers through the outlets thereof.

2. In a device of the character described, a paste receptacle provided with a downwardly turned outlet portion, a liquid con tainer secured alongside of saidpaste 'receptacle and provided with a downwardly turned outlet portion, a polish distributing member apertured to receive the downwardly turned portions of the paste receptacle and liquid container, a handle for the device, and independent means for controlling the discharge of material from the paste receptacle and liquid container.

3. In a device of thecharacter described, a paste receptacle provided with a downwardly turned outlet portion, a liquid container 'extending along the underside of said paste receptacle and provided with a downwardly turned outlet portion lying alongside the downwardly turned outlet portion of the paste receptacle, a polish distributing member apertured to receive the downwardly turned portions of the paste and liquid containers, a handle for the device, and independent means for controlling the discharge of material from the paste receptacle and liquid container.

4. In a device of the character described,

a paste receptacle provided with a discharge v outlet, a liquid container secured to said paste receptacle and provided with a discharge outlet, a shaft rotatably supported in said paste receptacle and projecting without the same, a handle secured to the p rojecting portion of said shaft, means acting upon the rotation of said shaft for feeding material from the paste receptacle through the outlet thereof, and means positioned adjacent said handle for controlling the discharge of liquid from the liquid container.

5. In a device of the character described, a polish receptacle provided with an outlet, a polish distributing member at said outlet, in combination with means for forcing the discharge of the polish from' the polish receptacle, and means associated with said last mentioned means for cutting or breaking up a polishing paste within the receptacle.

6. In a device of the character described, a paste receptacle having an outlet, means for discharging the paste from said receptacle through said outlet, and means in the receptacle for breaking up the paste in the receptacle when hardened, substantially as described.

7. In a device of the character described, a paste receptacle having an outlet, means for discharging the paste from said receptacle through said outlet, and means in the receptacle for breaking up the paste when hardened, said means including a cutter arranged adjacent to the outlet to operate on the material as it is discharged from the receptacle, substantially as described.

8. In a device of the character described, a paste receptacle having an outlet, means for discharging the paste from said receptacle through said outlet, means in the receptacle for breaking up the paste in the receptacle when hardened, said means including a cutter adjacent to the outlet, and a follower vprovided with projections cooperating with said cutter.

9. In a device of the character described, a paste receptacle provided with an outlet, a shaft rotatably supported in said paste receptacle, means for rotating said shaft, a follower plate arranged within the receptacle to force material therefrom, said follower plate being threaded upon said shaft, and means in the receptacle for breaking up the paste when hardened, said means including a cutter Xed to the shaft for rotation therewith.'

10. In a device of the class described, a paste receptacle having an outlet, a follower plate in said receptacle to force materlal therefrom, a rotary device in the receptacle for breaking up the paste when hardened,

and means common to both the follower and said rotary device for operating the same.

In testimony whereof I aiix my signature in presence of two Witnesses. f

JOSEPH RUSSEL.

.Witnessesz J As. E. HUToruNsoN, J os. I-I. MILANS. 

